US lashed for sending bombers, hyping militarization

Beijing warned Washington on Wednesday to stop its provocations in the South China Sea and hyping of what it calls China's "militarization" in the region, as reports emerged that the US sent bombers near the Nansha Islands.

China will not be intimidated by any military vessels or aircraft, and it will take all measures necessary to safeguard its sovereignty and security, as well as peace in the South China Sea, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a daily news conference.

Two US B-52 bombers flew in the vicinity of the Nansha Islands on Tuesday, CNN quoted the US Pacific Air Forces as saying in a statement.